It’s a long way to the final for Slovakia
Now, this isn't going to please people, but Slovakia needs a lot of work before it can be classified as a certain qualifier. It...
4 October – Silence whispers in me: don’t stay alone
The duet is a curious beast. Two performers that you hope are in tune with each other - in every sense of the word....
Rocking along the bottom
to be honest it is what it is - Its a good rock song that is performed to the crowd and the cameras, but...
24 October – Over the sea, over the fire, love takes...
Did you know the first official Eurovision semi-finals in 2004 weren't the inaugural international pre-selections for our favourite TV show? There was one in...
They come for the cake, they stay for the cheese
Or so I gather, anyway. I wouldn't know myself of course, there are even rumours that some people like to hear what we've got...
18 November – We have to come out of the shadows...
Our friends at the EBU encourage as many countries as possible to take part in our favourite TV show. Some decide against it, either...
Wednesday wrap up by Rosé.. Only a day late!
OK the head is clearing and the heavy smell of stale booze is dissipating from my room, I've thrown a second coffee down my...
8 November – My love, do you remember that song
Some countries seem to 'get' our favourite TV show. They seem to know what sort of song will do well in any given year....
Juke Box Fury – second semi final part one
Yes we're back after another night of scabby food and beer at the Euroclub. How are you this morning?
Ralph: feeling a bit ruff
Drashig: hale...
20 August – I’m lying on the grass and dreaming
Are there any countries you'd like to see in the 2023 edition of our favourite TV show, that weren't going to be there in...